Eight of us are on board, sailing on Narraganset Bay, RI, when a tremendous thunderclap gets our attention. A wicked looking massive black cloud arcing … [Read more...]
Budgeting Your Boat Bucks
May 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
My friends and I use slang for the cost of boating—"boat bucks." One boat buck is equal to $100. So when we say, “it was a couple of boat bucks," … [Read more...]
Boat Delivery: Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro?
May 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Anyone buying a boat via the Internet these days may want to consider the delivery aspect of getting the boat home. Trailering is one thing, but delivering … [Read more...]
How to Scare Off Boat Buyers
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Maybe it’s the white beard and sunburnt face that encourages people to ask my opinion about boats they are interested in buying. I prefer to think … [Read more...]
Inboard Engine Alignment
May 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you have an inboard engine on your boat and have excessive vibration, it may be due to the engine not being properly aligned with the shaft. Worn cutlass … [Read more...]
Boat Vibration: Chasing Down the Culprits
April 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Fiberglass boats built in the 1980’s are numerous and, with routine maintenance, fun to own. The routine maintenance caveat is a cautionary tale. Let … [Read more...]
Marine Toilets: The Basics
April 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
One difference between a “guys” open boat and a boat intended for mixed company or the entire family, is a marine toilet or head. Graduating from … [Read more...]
DIY Fiberglass Boat Repairs
April 4, 2013 By 1 Comment
Most fiberglass boats today are made with a foam core sandwiched between layers of polyester resin. This building technique has proven strong and durable. … [Read more...]
Boat Trailer Tires
March 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tire troubles are the number one reason for calls to BoatUS’s roadside assistance. When my buddy Lee asked me recently where he should get tires for … [Read more...]
Man Overboard Electronics: DSC Radios
March 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
My friend Lee came back from a boat show recently, and started asking me questions about VHF marine radios he’d seen there -- ones with with “man-overboard" … [Read more...]
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